Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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